Masashi Otani (footballer, born 1983)

Masashi Otani (大谷 昌司, Otani Masashi, born April 17, 1983) is a former Japanese football player. He is the twin brother of Keishi Otani.

Masashi Otani
大谷 昌司
Personal information
Full name Masashi Otani
Date of birth (1983-04-17) April 17, 1983
Place of birth Isesaki, Gunma, Japan
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1999–2001 Maebashi Ikuei High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Kashima Antlers 2 (0)
2005–2006 Albirex Niigata 0 (0)
2006–2008 Japan Soccer College
2008–2009 Arte Takasaki 37 (6)
Total 39+ (6+)
Medal record
Kashima Antlers
WinnerJ.League Cup2002
Runner-upJ.League Cup2003
Runner-upEmperor's Cup2002
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Otani was born in Isesaki on April 17, 1983. After graduating from high school, he joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 2002. Although he debuted in May 2004, he could only play 2 matches until 2004.[1] In 2005, he moved to Albirex Niigata. However he could not play at all in the match. In June 2006, he moved to Regional Leagues club Japan Soccer College. In October 2008, he moved to Japan Football League club Arte Takasaki. He played many matches as regular midfielder until 2009. He retired end of 2009 season.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
2002Kashima AntlersJ1 League00000000
200300000000
200420000020
2005Albirex NiigataJ1 League00000000
200600000000
2006Japan Soccer CollegeRegional Leagues5110-61
2007
2008
2008Arte TakasakiFootball League74--74
200930221-323
Career total 4473100478

References

  1. Masashi Otani at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)


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